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Sebastian Bowen

Sebastian Bowen has been a Motley Fool contributor since late 2018. Sebastian found his passion for writing and educating others about shares and all things finance after completing his studies in political, economic and social science and enjoys bringing this passion to life at the Fool. His investment philosophy is a simple one – buying high-quality companies at prices that make sense. When he’s not researching his next investment at all hours of the morning, Sebastian enjoys classic movies and likes to unwind with a good book, newspaper or record.

Recent Articles

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Technology Shares

Novonix shares will soon be booted out of the ASX 200. What might this mean for investors?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX 200 share Novonix will soon be just an All Ords share.

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Bank Shares

Here's how much I'd need to invest in Westpac shares to generate a $150 monthly income

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how much income you can get from Westpac shares right now.

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Energy Shares

The whopper Whitehaven dividend is being paid today. Here's what you need to know

| Sebastian Bowen

Whitehaven investors are about to get their largest interim dividend ever.

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Dividend Investing

These 3 ASX 300 shares are dividend dynamos!

| Sebastian Bowen

These dividend shares are offering yields of up to 11.3%.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

There's a strange mix of ASX shares on our most traded list today.

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52-Week Highs

7 ASX All Ordinaries shares smashing new 52-week highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

These shares are making investors very happy this Thursday.

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How to invest

How can I hope to retire rich when the share market is falling?

| Sebastian Bowen

Dividends can save your retirement if you treat them right.

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Dividend Investing

Here's why the South32 share price is being hammered today

| Sebastian Bowen

South32's next dividend is on its way.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Some big share price movements are driving ASX 200 trading volumes today.

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Dividend Investing

How much passive income have InvoCare shares provided over the last 5 years?

| Sebastian Bowen

Have the dividends from InvoCare measured up?

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX 200 shares smashing new multi-year highs on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

The market's blues aren't holding back these two ASX shares.

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Bank Shares

3 good reasons I'm avoiding CBA shares at all costs!

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA is a popular ASX share. But that doesn't mean it's a good investment.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price wilting 7% on Wednesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is something going on with Woodside shares today?

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Energy Shares

Why did the Woodside CEO just sell off over $200,000 worth of shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it OK when a CEO sells shares of their own company?

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How to invest

I'd aim for $1 million, thanks to just a few ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how I'd go about it.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

An ASX 200 share's return from a trading halt is driving volumes this Tuesday.

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Technology Shares

Megaport share price tumbles 10% on CEO resignation

| Sebastian Bowen

Megaport investors are not taking the news kindly.

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Healthcare Shares

Hoping to collect the latest CSL dividend? Here's how

| Sebastian Bowen

The next CSL dividend is fast approaching.

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Bank Shares

Bond blitz: CBA offers 6.7% yield, but not on its shares

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA just upped its yield game, but not from its dividends.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

It's all about lithium on the ASX volume charts to start the week.

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX 200 tech stocks like Xero having such a stellar start to the week?

| Sebastian Bowen

Tech stocks like Xero are having a good Monday.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX 200 tech stock has rallied 30% in 2023 and just hit an all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

Just how rich has this tech stock made ASX investors?

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Dividend Investing

Hoping to bank the supersized Woodside dividend? You'd better hurry

| Sebastian Bowen

Woodside's upcoming dividend is set to be a doozy.

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Index investing

I'd invest $20 a week the Warren Buffett way as I aim to build wealth

| Sebastian Bowen

Warren Buffett says successful investing can be easy, even for a beginner.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Liontown share price roaring 12% higher today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Has a new buy rating on Liontown shares turbocharged this company?

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium shares are featuring on our volume counts for this Friday's session.

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Dividend Investing

5 high-profile ASX 200 shares that will trade ex-dividend on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

You'd better be quick if you want the latest dividends from these shares...

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Cheap Shares

How to spot an ASX share price bargain

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are three ways you can tell if a share is in the bargain bin.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

Some massive trading of Pilbara Minerals shares is dominating today's volume charts

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How to invest

Forget inflation! Warren Buffett urges investors to focus on the big picture

| Sebastian Bowen

How does Warren Buffett invest in a high-inflation world?

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Resources Shares

Someone in China has just sold $600 million of Pilbara Minerals shares. Here's what we know

| Sebastian Bowen

Did a whale just offload $600 million worth of Pilbara shares?

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Dividend Investing

Why is the Woolworths share price sliding lower today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Woolworths shares are falling, but here's why investors won't mind too much...

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Dividend Investing

Don't be deceived by ASX dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how to avoid a dividend trap on the ASX...

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Share Market News

Why did this ASX 200 CEO just sell $1 million worth of his company's shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it normal for a CEO to sell $1 million of their own company?

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Some massive gains in the ASX lithium space seem to be driving trading volumes on Wednesday.

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How to invest

Want a second income? Here's how to make ASX dividend shares your side hustle

| Sebastian Bowen

Is investing in dividend shares the best form of passive income?

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Dividend Investing

Why is the Telstra share price sliding lower on Wednesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Strap in for Telstra's next dividend payment...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why did the Coles share price smash the ASX 200 in February?

| Sebastian Bowen

Coles beat the market by more than 5% last month.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a mixed bag of ASX 200 shares topping today's trading charts.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ordinaries stock has soared 50% in 3 days after reporting

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why investors in this company have become a lot richer this week.

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